Klamath Falls Gems (1948–1951)

For the collegiate summer league team that played in the 2010s, see Klamath Falls Gems (collegiate wood bat baseball).
Klamath Falls Gems
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass D (1948–1951)
LeagueFar West League (1948–1951)
Major league affiliations
TeamPhiladelphia Phillies (1948–1951)
Minor league titles
League titles (1)1951
Team data
BallparkGem Stadium (1948–1951)

The Klamath Falls Gems were a Class D minor league baseball team that played in the Far West League from 1948 to 1951. They were a Class D affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. They played at Gem Stadium (now called Kiger Stadium).

The Gems had a winning record in all four seasons they played. They won the league in 1951, but the Far West League folded after that season and the Gems folded with it. A few Gems managed to reach the major leagues, including Jim Pendleton and Bob Bowman, who played 457 and 256 career MLB games respectively.

No other minor league team has played in Klamath Falls since. However, the Gems name was revived in the 2010s for a collegiate summer league team. That team folded after the 2018 season.

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